Alpine Hiking

Alaska & Yukon Alpine Hiking

(1 – 7 days)

Exploring the mountains surrounding Skagway, AK. -Mike Schmeling

Join Alaska Mountain Guides for a beautiful hiking trip through the spectacular alpine areas of Alaska, and the Yukon Territory, in Canada. There are many different hiking options in this magnificent area. Many of these routes are within the boundaries of the largest protected wilderness area on the planet. They all cover spectacular terrain that includes hiking through beautiful alpine meadows and along stunning ridge lines with fantastic 360-degree views. Possible wildlife sightings include Bald Eagles, Bears, Moose, Wolves, Falcon, Grouse, Mountain Goat, Dall sheep, Marmots, etc. These trips range in length from a Ã‚Â½ day to 14 days in length, and require no previous experience. Please contact us if you have any questions, or if you would like to receive detailed information on our Alpine Hiking Programs.

Highlights

HAINES: Haines Alaska is the starting/finishing place for this trip. Haines is a small community located along the fjords at the top of the Inside Passage. The natural beauty and wilderness access found here are responsible for Haines’ reputation as a center for wilderness adventure in Alaska.

GETTING TO THE MOUNTAINS: This trip is scheduled to use ski planes to access the mountains. The flights are beautiful and take us over some of the most heavily glaciated terrain in the world! If for any reason we are unable to fly into the mountains, we will use private vans to transport us to alternate sites in nearby northern British Columbia, or, the Yukon Territory, in Canada.

THE MOUNTAINS: Haines borders Glacier Bay National Park. The Park and the adjacent 27 million acres, including Wrangell-St Elias National Park, comprise the largest protected wilderness area on the planet. It is an extremely jagged, glaciated, mountain landscape. This terrain is amongst the best in North America for learning mountaineering skills, and the climbing, trekking, and skiing here are truly world class!

OUR GUIDES: Alaska Mountain Guides & Climbing School Inc. instructors and guides are professionals. They are special individuals who have a passion for being in the mountain environment. They have a wealth of experience from guiding throughout Alaska and the world, and they genuinely enjoy sharing their knowledge. Their skill and positive attitudes help our guests to have the best possible experience during their trip. Your safety and enjoyment are their primary goals.

INCLUDED: Ground transportation in Haines, all food during the trip, instructors/guides, and all group climbing and camping equipment.

ADDITIONAL TRAVEL OPTIONS: Haines based programs can easily be combined with rafting, sea kayaking, and mountain bike trips. Sea kayak and mountain bike rental are also available. Contact us if you would like more information.